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Odd behavior
I have two cats, one male and one female. They had one litter
together, and then I had the female spayed. After that the male avoided her, and then seemed to turn feral, only showing up now and then to eat and then go away again. Now he's gone altogether. Was this behavior caused by the spaying of the female? |
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How long ago was she spayed? If it is recent, she may smell "different" and
have the smells of the vet's office on her. GAil "Susanne" wrote in message oups.com... I have two cats, one male and one female. They had one litter together, and then I had the female spayed. After that the male avoided her, and then seemed to turn feral, only showing up now and then to eat and then go away again. Now he's gone altogether. Was this behavior caused by the spaying of the female? |
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on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:36:33 GMT, "Susanne" wrote:
I have two cats, one male and one female. They had one litter together, and then I had the female spayed. After that the male avoided her, and then seemed to turn feral, only showing up now and then to eat and then go away again. Now he's gone altogether. Was this behavior caused by the spaying of the female? Cats don't turn feral. Your male is off wandering looking to mate and/or fight. Nothing good will come from either behavior except yet more unwanted kittens adding to the over population problem and/or possible serious injuries to him and whatever cats he fights with. Those fights can also lead to him contracting and then possibly spreading one or more deadly diseases. You need to find him my any means possible (call the shelters and vets, put up signs, offer a reward), get him neutered and bring him home to stay. Has he been vaccinated? -- Lynne |
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On Apr 11, 8:36 pm, "Susanne" wrote:
I have two cats, one male and one female. They had one litter together, and then I had the female spayed. After that the male avoided her, and then seemed to turn feral, only showing up now and then to eat and then go away again. Now he's gone altogether. Was this behavior caused by the spaying of the female? It's caused by the fact that you spayed her WITHOUT neutering him. He's off looking for intact females. In the process, he'll fight with other intact toms. He'll get injured, he'll be exposed to diseases, he's at greater risk of getting hit by cars and trucks. You need to find him, bring him home, and get him neutered NOW. You're only endangering him and other cats, and adding to the population of homeless, unwanted kittens who'll live miserable lives as ferals, or be euthanized in shelters because there are no homes for them. Find him and get him neutered. Lis |
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On 12 Apr, 14:08, "Lis" wrote:
On Apr 11, 8:36 pm, "Susanne" wrote: I have two cats, one male and one female. They had one litter together, and then I had the female spayed. After that the male avoided her, and then seemed to turn feral, only showing up now and then to eat and then go away again. Now he's gone altogether. Was this behavior caused by the spaying of the female? It's caused by the fact that you spayed her WITHOUT neutering him. He's off looking for intact females. In the process, he'll fight with other intact toms. He'll get injured, he'll be exposed to diseases, he's at greater risk of getting hit by cars and trucks. You need to find him, bring him home, and get him neutered NOW. You're only endangering him and other cats, and adding to the population of homeless, unwanted kittens who'll live miserable lives as ferals, or be euthanized in shelters because there are no homes for them. Find him and get him neutered. Lis Ditto! S;o) |
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Where was your mind when all of this was taking place?
"Susanne" wrote in message oups.com... I have two cats, one male and one female. They had one litter together, and then I had the female spayed. After that the male avoided her, and then seemed to turn feral, only showing up now and then to eat and then go away again. Now he's gone altogether. Was this behavior caused by the spaying of the female? |
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